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<p>US President Joe Biden asserted his will to be in the White House race and said he was feeling sick due to a cold during the presidential debate on June 28. The rebellion is currently brewing among the core Democrat voters in and beyond the blue states after Biden's terrible debate performance against Donald Trump. .</p>

<p>"I was sick, I was feeling terrible... We were trying to figure out what's wrong," the president said in an excerpt of his first TV interview since the debate.</p>

<p>"They did a test to see whether or not I had some infection, you know, a virus. I didn't. I just had a really bad cold."</p>

<p>Biden also responded to the calls for a cognitive test during the ABC interview. "I have a cognitive test every single day. Every day I have that test, everything I do," Biden, 81, said.</p>

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<p>The Biden campaign continues to push back hard on any suggestion he may withdraw. Hours before the ABC interview, they released an aggressive campaign travel schedule for the rest of July.</p>

<p>Appearing at a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Biden tried to put an energetic face to declare, "I'm staying in the race. I'll beat Donald Trump."</p>

<p>"Let's focus on what really matters," Biden said, reading from teleprompters. "We're running against the biggest liar and the biggest threat... to our democracy in American history -- that's not hyperbole."</p>

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<p>Joe Biden's travel plans include Pennsylvania this weekend, then the NATO meeting, and back on the campaign trail.</p>

<p>The president will "engage in frequent off-the-cuff moments over the course of the month, as he has consistently throughout this campaign," his team said.</p>

<p>With speculation swirling over a potential switch in the Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris, the nation's first female vice president, has suddenly been in the spotlight.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden asserted his will to be in the White House race and said he was feeling sick due to a cold during the presidential debate on June 28. The rebellion is currently brewing among the core Democrat voters in and beyond the blue states after Biden's terrible debate performance against Donald Trump.

US President Joe Biden asserted his will to be in the White House race and said he was feeling sick due to a cold during the presidential debate on June 28. The rebellion is currently brewing among the core Democrat voters in and beyond the blue states after Biden's terrible debate performance against Donald Trump. . "I was sick, I was feeling terrible... We were trying to figure out what's wrong," the president said in an excerpt of his first TV interview since the debate. "They did a test to see whether or not I had some infection, you know, a virus. I didn't. I just had a really bad cold." Biden also responded to the calls for a cognitive test during the ABC interview. "I have a cognitive test every single day. Every day I have that test, everything I do," Biden, 81, said. Also read | Biden under pressure to drop presidential re-run as Trump widens his lead The Biden campaign continues to push back hard on any suggestion he may withdraw. Hours before the ABC interview, they released an aggressive campaign travel schedule for the rest of July. Appearing at a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Biden tried to put an energetic face to declare, "I'm staying in the race. I'll beat Donald Trump." "Let's focus on what really matters," Biden said, reading from teleprompters. "We're running against the biggest liar and the biggest threat... to our democracy in American history -- that's not hyperbole." Also watch | US: I'm in the race to the end says Joe Biden, rejects pressure to abandon campaign × Joe Biden's travel plans include Pennsylvania this weekend, then the NATO meeting, and back on the campaign trail. The president will "engage in frequent off-the-cuff moments over the course of the month, as he has consistently throughout this campaign," his team said. With speculation swirling over a potential switch in the Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris, the nation's first female vice president, has suddenly been in the spotlight. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The incumbent&nbsp;United States President Joe Biden announced on Friday (July 5) that he will stay&nbsp;in the&nbsp;race&nbsp;for the White House&nbsp;months ahead of&nbsp;the 2024 election.</p>

<p>Additionally, he declared&nbsp;that he would defeat his rival and predecessor,&nbsp;Donald Trump, reported news agency&nbsp;ANI, citing NBC News.</p>

<p>"You probably heard that I had a little debate last week. Can't say it is my best performance, but ever since then, there's been a lot of speculation: 'What's Joe going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out, what's he going to do?' Well, here's my answer. I am running and gonna win again," Biden said while addressing his supporters in Madison, as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president also stated that people are attempting to get him out of the race. According to NBC, he stated, "Let me say it as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race! I'll beat Donald Trump."</p>

<p>However, Biden fumbled when he declared that he would defeat Trump "again in 2020." Subsequently, he then seemed to clarify himself, saying, "We're going to do it again in 2024."</p>

<p>Declaring that he would not allow a ninety-minute debate to undo the gains he had made over the previous three and a half years, Biden remarked, "I learned long ago, when you get knocked down, you get back up."</p>

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<p>According to Biden's friends in the Democratic Party, he&nbsp;should run a more aggressive campaign to demonstrate his ability to serve a second term.</p>

<p>"Do you believe I'm too old to reinstate Roe v. Wade nationwide, to ban assault weapons once more, or to safeguard Social Security and Medicare?" he asked the crowd, who responded with a resounding, "No."</p>

<p>After that, he asked the crowd whether he was too old to beat Trump, to which they answered, "No!"</p>

<p>Currently, Trump is 78 years old and Biden is 81. However, 74 per cent&nbsp;of respondents to a poll by Siena and the New York Times said that Biden was too old&nbsp;for the position.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The incumbent United States President Joe Biden announced on Friday (July 5) that he will stay in the race for the White House months ahead of the 2024 election.

The incumbent United States President Joe Biden announced on Friday (July 5) that he will stay in the race for the White House months ahead of the 2024 election. Additionally, he declared that he would defeat his rival and predecessor, Donald Trump, reported news agency ANI, citing NBC News. "You probably heard that I had a little debate last week. Can't say it is my best performance, but ever since then, there's been a lot of speculation: 'What's Joe going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out, what's he going to do?' Well, here's my answer. I am running and gonna win again," Biden said while addressing his supporters in Madison, as quoted by ANI. The US president also stated that people are attempting to get him out of the race. According to NBC, he stated, "Let me say it as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race! I'll beat Donald Trump." However, Biden fumbled when he declared that he would defeat Trump "again in 2020." Subsequently, he then seemed to clarify himself, saying, "We're going to do it again in 2024." Declaring that he would not allow a ninety-minute debate to undo the gains he had made over the previous three and a half years, Biden remarked, "I learned long ago, when you get knocked down, you get back up." Also read: Biden's first interview after disastrous debate fails to ease Democrats' panic amid calls for withdrawal According to Biden's friends in the Democratic Party, he should run a more aggressive campaign to demonstrate his ability to serve a second term. "Do you believe I'm too old to reinstate Roe v. Wade nationwide, to ban assault weapons once more, or to safeguard Social Security and Medicare?" he asked the crowd, who responded with a resounding, "No." After that, he asked the crowd whether he was too old to beat Trump, to which they answered, "No!" Currently, Trump is 78 years old and Biden is 81. However, 74 per cent of respondents to a poll by Siena and the New York Times said that Biden was too old for the position. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Hamas has accepted a proposal by the United States (US) to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (July 6) citing a source from the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The source, who chose to remain anonymous, said that Hamas dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent&nbsp;ceasefire before signing the agreement, and would allow negotiations to achieve that throughout the first six-week phase.</p>

<h2><strong>'Proposal will end the Israel-Hamas war'</strong></h2>

<p>A Palestinian official close to the internationally mediated peace efforts told Reuters that the proposal could lead to a&nbsp;framework agreement if embraced by Israel and would end the war.</p>

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<p>The Hamas source, meanwhile, pointed out that the proposal ensured that mediators would guarantee a temporary ceasefire,&nbsp;aid delivery and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continued to implement the second phase of the agreement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel is yet to comment on this development.</p>

<h2><strong>Efforts to secure truce deal, hostage release intensify</strong></h2>

<p>The efforts&nbsp;to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza Strip have intensified in the past few days&nbsp;with active shuttle diplomacy among Washington,&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;and Qatar.</p>

<p>On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Mossad Chief&nbsp;David Barnea&nbsp;returned from an initial meeting with mediators in Qatar and that negotiations would continue next week.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | The West Asia Post:&nbsp;Israel's biggest land grab in West Bank in over 30 years</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel was nearing its goal&nbsp;of taking out the military capabilities of Hamas.&nbsp;"We are advancing to the end of the phase of eliminating the terrorist army of Hamas, and there will be a continuation to strike its remnants," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hamas has accepted a proposal by the United States (US) to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (July 6) citing a source from the Palestinian militant group.

Hamas has accepted a proposal by the United States (US) to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (July 6) citing a source from the Palestinian militant group. The source, who chose to remain anonymous, said that Hamas dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement, and would allow negotiations to achieve that throughout the first six-week phase. 'Proposal will end the Israel-Hamas war' A Palestinian official close to the internationally mediated peace efforts told Reuters that the proposal could lead to a framework agreement if embraced by Israel and would end the war. Also read | Hezbollah gets briefed by Hamas on ceasefire proposal, welcomes step, say sources The Hamas source, meanwhile, pointed out that the proposal ensured that mediators would guarantee a temporary ceasefire, aid delivery and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continued to implement the second phase of the agreement. Israel is yet to comment on this development. Efforts to secure truce deal, hostage release intensify The efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza Strip have intensified in the past few days with active shuttle diplomacy among Washington, Israel and Qatar. On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Mossad Chief David Barnea returned from an initial meeting with mediators in Qatar and that negotiations would continue next week. Also watch | The West Asia Post: Israel's biggest land grab in West Bank in over 30 years × Earlier this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel was nearing its goal of taking out the military capabilities of Hamas. "We are advancing to the end of the phase of eliminating the terrorist army of Hamas, and there will be a continuation to strike its remnants," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Keir Starmer addressed the nation after the Labour Party won the UK General Election with some 412 seats, an increase of 211, while the Conservatives, lost about 250 lawmakers, including a record number of senior ministers and former prime minister Liz Truss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Iran, polls have opened on Friday in a presidential runoff a week after the first round of presidential elections on June 28 following President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a plane crash a month ago.&nbsp;</p>

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Polls opened in Iran on Friday (July 5) in a presidential runoff a week after the first round of presidential elections on June 28 that was made necessary following&nbsp;President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a plane crash a month ago.&nbsp;</p>

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Just days after Joe Biden's abysmal performance in the debate opposite rival Donald Trump, the White House in a statement on Wednesday (July 3) said that the Democrat leader is "absolutely not" pulling out of the US presidential race.&nbsp;</p>

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Keir Starmer addressed the nation after the Labour Party won the UK General Election with some 412 seats, an increase of 211, while the Conservatives, lost about 250 lawmakers, including a record number of senior ministers and former prime minister Liz Truss.

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<p>In his first interview since last week's disastrous debate performance and amid demands from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe&nbsp;Biden said, "If the Lord Almighty comes down and tells me that (stand down from the race), I might do that."</p>

<p>But unfortunately, Biden's remarks were not enough to calm Democrats' worries. After the presidential debate and now Biden's most recent interview, Democrats are worried about losing the&nbsp;presidency,&nbsp;Senate majority and House seats if Biden, 81, remains their presidential nominee.</p>

<p>In an interview with CNN on Friday (Jul 5) night, Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas, the first Democrat in the House to urge the incumbent president&nbsp;to withdraw from the presidential race, brought up Biden's "Lord Almighty" remark.</p>

<p>"We may not be the Lord Almighty calling from on high. But from Maine to Washington...from Chicago...from Arizona. People from all over the country saying, that the risk of a Trump presidency destroying our democracy...to take over our government and never giving it back again, is so great that we've got to have our strongest candidate. Every day he delays in making that decision, it makes it more difficult," Doggett said.</p>

<p>Throughout Friday's eagerly awaited interview, Biden maintained his position as the most qualified candidate to "defeat" his Republican rival&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump in November. Since last week's debate, the 81-year-old president has consistently disputed polling data that put&nbsp;the former president ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to a question about whether the polls suggest that 2024 would be "much tougher to win," Biden said, "Not when you're running against a pathological liar."</p>

<p>One of Biden's most ardent supporters, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, stated on CNN on Friday night that "Democrats need to get a spine or grow a set—one or the other. Joe Biden is our guy."</p>

<p>In response to Fetterman's remarks, Representative&nbsp;Mike Quigley of Illinois, the fourth Democrat in the House to urge Biden to withdraw, said, "I think what makes a spine is to step aside and recognize the president of the United States doesn't have the vigour necessary to overcome the deficit here, and it's going to affect us all."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-biden-face-medical-emergency-on-air-force-one-white-house-says-claim-100-false-738507">Did Biden face 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House says claim '100% false'</a></strong></p>

<p>"When asked about the cognitive test, he said, 'I take a cognitive test every day.' That may be true, but 75 per cent of American people think he fails that test. It's a real problem for him, and it's something that shows in every poll as far as where he stands in the race," former Barack Obama adviser David Axelrod said in a panel interview on CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden received praise from Van Jones, an Obama White House staffer, for not "hiding" behind a teleprompter during the one-on-one interview. Still, he believes that the incumbent president&nbsp;should have done more to calm the Democrats down.</p>

<p>"Is what you see good enough to defeat Donald Trump? That is an honest question. I don't think he put those questions to rest," Jones said.</p>

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In his first interview since last week's disastrous debate performance and amid demands from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden said, "If the Lord Almighty comes down and tells me that (stand down from the race), I might do that.

In his first interview since last week's disastrous debate performance and amid demands from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden said, "If the Lord Almighty comes down and tells me that (stand down from the race), I might do that." But unfortunately, Biden's remarks were not enough to calm Democrats' worries. After the presidential debate and now Biden's most recent interview, Democrats are worried about losing the presidency, Senate majority and House seats if Biden, 81, remains their presidential nominee. In an interview with CNN on Friday (Jul 5) night, Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas, the first Democrat in the House to urge the incumbent president to withdraw from the presidential race, brought up Biden's "Lord Almighty" remark. "We may not be the Lord Almighty calling from on high. But from Maine to Washington...from Chicago...from Arizona. People from all over the country saying, that the risk of a Trump presidency destroying our democracy...to take over our government and never giving it back again, is so great that we've got to have our strongest candidate. Every day he delays in making that decision, it makes it more difficult," Doggett said. Throughout Friday's eagerly awaited interview, Biden maintained his position as the most qualified candidate to "defeat" his Republican rival Donald Trump in November. Since last week's debate, the 81-year-old president has consistently disputed polling data that put the former president ahead. In response to a question about whether the polls suggest that 2024 would be "much tougher to win," Biden said, "Not when you're running against a pathological liar." One of Biden's most ardent supporters, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, stated on CNN on Friday night that "Democrats need to get a spine or grow a set—one or the other. Joe Biden is our guy." In response to Fetterman's remarks, Representative Mike Quigley of Illinois, the fourth Democrat in the House to urge Biden to withdraw, said, "I think what makes a spine is to step aside and recognize the president of the United States doesn't have the vigour necessary to overcome the deficit here, and it's going to affect us all." Also read: Did Biden face 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House says claim '100% false' "When asked about the cognitive test, he said, 'I take a cognitive test every day.' That may be true, but 75 per cent of American people think he fails that test. It's a real problem for him, and it's something that shows in every poll as far as where he stands in the race," former Barack Obama adviser David Axelrod said in a panel interview on CNN. Biden received praise from Van Jones, an Obama White House staffer, for not "hiding" behind a teleprompter during the one-on-one interview. Still, he believes that the incumbent president should have done more to calm the Democrats down. "Is what you see good enough to defeat Donald Trump? That is an honest question. I don't think he put those questions to rest," Jones said. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden's first interview after disastrous debate fails to ease Democrats' panic amid calls for withdrawal

<p>The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House&nbsp;and called&nbsp;"100% false."</p>

<p>The BNO News reported, "White House says rumours about a medical emergency on Air Force One are 100% false."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president was seen deboarding the plane without any issues and reached his Delaware home at 7:50 pm."</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's what Loomer claimed regarding Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Loomer had earlier claimed that Biden cancelled his Wisconsin July fundraiser after he suffered a "medical emergency" on Air Force One.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clear-eyed-joe-white-house-dismisses-rumours-of-internal-rumblings-says-biden-is-staying-in-the-race-738200">'Clear-eyed' Joe: White House dismisses rumours of internal rumblings, says Biden is 'staying in the race'</a></p>

<p>“Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a screenshot which contained a travel pool report from the president’s home in Wilmington, Delaware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the post, Loomer wrote, "Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it."</p>

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Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his… <a href="https://t.co/I0zIiw4wdU">pic.twitter.com/I0zIiw4wdU</a></p>
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<p>However, people questioned her credibility after her post, to which she responded that this was not false information.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The activist said that Biden had lied about his health to the Democrat governors at the White House.</p>

<p>She further added that before the cancellation, a room inside the ER was reserved by the Secret Service ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: I'm in the race to the end: Biden</strong></p>

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<p>"Why would Secret Service be reserving rooms in the ER ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania on Sunday (which has now been cancelled). It’s very obvious that Secret Service @SecretService was preparing for a BidenMedicalEmergency like the one Joe Biden had on Air Force One today," said Loomer, in X.</p>

<p>However, her claims appeared to be falling flat after a video of fine Biden reaching Wilmington, Delaware went viral on the internet.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Leading Report wrote on X, “Reports of Biden experiencing a medical emergency appear to be false, as he was seen landing in Wilmington, Delaware, after his campaign event in Wisconsin. There is no confirmation at this moment if he recovered on the flight or if reports were false.”</p>

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The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House and called "100% false.

The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House and called "100% false." The BNO News reported, "White House says rumours about a medical emergency on Air Force One are 100% false." The US president was seen deboarding the plane without any issues and reached his Delaware home at 7:50 pm." 🚨#BREAKING: There is no medical emergency on Air Force One, despite numerous reports claiming otherwise. As President Joe Biden landed back in Delaware around 7:30 this evening and is now at home in Wilmington pic.twitter.com/eUBHENtLoR — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 6, 2024 × Here's what Loomer claimed regarding Biden Loomer had earlier claimed that Biden cancelled his Wisconsin July fundraiser after he suffered a "medical emergency" on Air Force One. Also Read: 'Clear-eyed' Joe: White House dismisses rumours of internal rumblings, says Biden is 'staying in the race' “Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a screenshot which contained a travel pool report from the president’s home in Wilmington, Delaware. In the post, Loomer wrote, "Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it." “Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his… pic.twitter.com/I0zIiw4wdU — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 6, 2024 × However, people questioned her credibility after her post, to which she responded that this was not false information. The activist said that Biden had lied about his health to the Democrat governors at the White House. She further added that before the cancellation, a room inside the ER was reserved by the Secret Service ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania. Watch: US: I'm in the race to the end: Biden "Why would Secret Service be reserving rooms in the ER ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania on Sunday (which has now been cancelled). It’s very obvious that Secret Service @SecretService was preparing for a BidenMedicalEmergency like the one Joe Biden had on Air Force One today," said Loomer, in X. However, her claims appeared to be falling flat after a video of fine Biden reaching Wilmington, Delaware went viral on the internet. Meanwhile, Leading Report wrote on X, “Reports of Biden experiencing a medical emergency appear to be false, as he was seen landing in Wilmington, Delaware, after his campaign event in Wisconsin. There is no confirmation at this moment if he recovered on the flight or if reports were false.” (With inputs from agencies)

Did Biden face 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House calls claim '100% false'

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<p>When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.</p>

<p>Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing.</p>

<p>The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party.</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress</strong></h2>

<p>"Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/BIiERn2juY">pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY</a></p>
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<p>“Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton".</p>

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Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToriesAreOut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToriesAreOut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionResults?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElectionResults</a> <a href="https://t.co/LfarKhvKzB">pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB</a></p>
— kerry ✊💙Save Our NHS (@hewitson10) <a href="https://twitter.com/hewitson10/status/1809167972285518242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 <a href="https://t.co/phDhIBa2gt">pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt</a></p>
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<p>Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.”</p>

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<p>“Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user.&nbsp;</p>

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He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. <a href="https://t.co/prBtNt8hBw">pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw</a></p>
— Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregScottTV/status/1809160999984840777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishiSunak</a> in a red, white &amp; blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. <a href="https://t.co/7EaIUyucWT">pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT</a></p>
— JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) <a href="https://twitter.com/tvproduceruk/status/1809163037930049625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rishi_Sunak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rishi_Sunak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkshataMurty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkshataMurty</a> <a href="https://t.co/vsxgAxoMx3">pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3</a></p>
— Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) <a href="https://twitter.com/beckychanceux/status/1809161452055367987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.”</p>

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— David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidLemon777/status/1809162640897475040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/FB48bWHoof">pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof</a></p>
— Charles Mossman 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE (@charles_mossman) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_mossman/status/1809347096111161391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country?</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.

When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'. Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing. The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party. Also Read: UK Election Results 2024: Sunak concedes defeat, paving way for Keir Starmer to become new PM Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress "Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user. Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY — James (@jamesbwfc22) July 5, 2024 × “Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton". Nice to see Mrs Sunak wore an American flag style dress to help her guy hand his resignation to the King Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned#ToriesAreOut #ElectionResults pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB — kerry ✊💙Save Our NHS (@hewitson10) July 5, 2024 × Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt — Frank the Tank (@sabre1951) July 5, 2024 × Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.” Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California. pic.twitter.com/zy3qm7MVHz — Secretary of State for Socially Uncaring Health (@HUncaring) July 5, 2024 × “Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user. Sunak: “Yours is the only judgement that matters.” He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw — Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) July 5, 2024 × One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”. Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband @RishiSunak in a red, white & blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT — JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) July 5, 2024 × “Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user. Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! #Rishi_Sunak #AkshataMurty pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3 — Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) July 5, 2024 × The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.” Akshata Murty's dress also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass. pic.twitter.com/spGzbI98mf — David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) July 5, 2024 × Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress#GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof — Charles Mossman 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE (@charles_mossman) July 5, 2024 × Watch: Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country? Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street. (With inputs from agencies)

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